Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Go 2 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Go 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

sharp, vibrant display

versatile form factor

decent battery life

moderate processing power

limited storage capacity

fewer connectivity options

basic graphics performance

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

innovative detachable design

vibrant touchscreen display

compact and portable

versatile connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Go 2 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm 30.2 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.2 cm
Weight 544 g 1.18 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy -
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Screen Size (Type) 10.5" 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 220 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Colour Gamut - 85% DCI-P3
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, 30 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, 1080p Full HD video calling on Skype, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Interfaces USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
External PCI Express
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Go 2 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Volume control, Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar
SAR Value 0.702 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - LC218W
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